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Greenwich Village

April 12, 2013

Babbo's Future Unclear as Board Rejects Mario Batali's Zoning Request

CB2 refused to support a 10-year renewal of a zoning permit the Batali-helmed restaurant needs.

Greenwich Village

February 14, 2013

Babbo Zoning Vote Delayed by Gripes About Idling Limos and Smashed Bottles

One of the hottest restaurants in the city is being criticized for not being a better neighbor.

Upper West Side

July 13, 2011

Upper West Sider Begs Mario Batali To Open in Neighborhood

One Upper West Sider is so desperate for quality dining that he's publicly begging chef Mario Batali to open a restaurant in the neighborhood.

Murray Hill and Gramercy

May 27, 2011

Bollywood Actor's Newest 'Curry Hill' Restaurant Won't Serve Indian Food

Actor Shiva Natarajan is opening Hannah's on 28th and Lex, serving American comfort food.

Greenwich Village & SoHo

December 17, 2010

Alex Stupak's New West Village Eatery Empellon Gets Liquor License

Stupak and wife and business partner, Chef Lauren Resler, hope to open the spot up in March.

Manhattan

September 02, 2010

High-Profile Chefs Across Manhattan Coming Under Fire From Lawsuits

Masaharu Morimoto, Mario Batali and Michael White are among the most recent restaurateurs to be sued by employees.

Chelsea & Hell's Kitchen

August 05, 2010

Del Posto Workers Protest Mario Batali Outside Restaurant

Disgruntled workers at Mario Batali's Meatpacking District restaurant, Del Posto, took to the streets on Wednesday.

Manhattan

July 30, 2010

Food Fight! Lawsuit Against Mario Batali Gets Nasty

Several plaintiffs have been added to the suit against celebrity chef Mario Batali.

Manhattan

March 22, 2010

Manhattan Restaurants And Chefs Rack Up Nominations for James Beard Awards

Several plaintiffs have been added to the suit against celebrity chef Mario Batali.